06 Natural Resources Test

Front

What adds carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere?

Back

Burning fossil fuels.

Front

Which of these adds greenhouse gas emissions to the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

A coal-burning power plant in China.

Front

How can you describe natural resources?

Back

Natural resources are things used by humans to make something. They can be living or nonliving.

Front

What are coal, oil, and natural gas classified as?

Back

Fossil fuels.

Front

What are nonrenewable resources?

Back

Resources we can never reuse because once they are used up they are gone.

Front

What is a renewable resource?

Back

A resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy or wind.

Front

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources can be replenished, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced once used.

Front

What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

Back

Coal.

Front

What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on the environment?

Back

It increases greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change.

Front

What is the role of trees in relation to carbon dioxide?

Back

Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to reduce greenhouse gases.